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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.96 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.96 and 215.04 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.96 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.96 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.96 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 104,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,285.80/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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